GRE Word List
AMALGAM
a mixture of different elements
The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| memorial | serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative |
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |